kips = psi × area (in²) / 1,000. 1 kip = 1,000 lbf; 1 ksi = 1,000 psi; 1 ksf = 6.944 psi.
| psi on 1 in² | kips |
|---|---|
| 100 | 0.1 |
| 500 | 0.5 |
| 1,000 | 1 |
| 4,000 | 4 |
| 10,000 | 10 |
| 50,000 | 50 |
For another area, multiply by the area in in².
Multiply psi by the area in square inches to get lbf, then divide by 1,000. Example: 500 psi on 10 in² = 5 kips.
No. psi is force per area and a kip is a force, so an area is required. To stay in pressure units, convert psi to ksi (divide by 1,000).
1 ksi = 1,000 psi.